Lithium 12-Hydroxystearate
Lithium 12-Hydroxystearate (NDEVSOAP™ LI12) is a pre-formed lithium carboxylate grease thickener under technical development. Derived from 12-HSA, it enables rapid grease compounding with reduced cycle times for high-temperature multi-purpose greases, prepared at Deodar, Gujarat.
Key Technical Facts
| Physical Form | Solid (White Powder / Granules) |
|---|---|
| Key Specifications | Target values shared on request during development qualification. |
| Primary Applications | Pre-Formed Grease Thickener Soap · Multipurpose Industrial Greases · Heavy Industrial & Mining Greases |
Target specification
Target specification parameters; provisional values shared on request.
| SR NO | TEST PARAMETER | TARGET VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Target value shared on request |
| 2 | Lithium Content, % | Target value shared on request |
| 3 | 12-Hydroxystearic Acid Content, % | Target value shared on request |
| 4 | Acid Value (Finished Soap), mg KOH/g | Target value shared on request |
| 5 | Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g | Target value shared on request |
| 6 | Melting Point, °C | Target value shared on request |
| 7 | Moisture, % | Target value shared on request |
| 8 | Free Fatty Acids, % | Target value shared on request |
| 9 | Ash, % | Target value shared on request |
| 10 | Water-Soluble Matter, % | Target value shared on request |
| 11 | Free Alkali, % | Target value shared on request |
| 12 | Particle Size, Passing Through 100 Mesh, % | Target value shared on request |
| 13 | Grease Penetration (Formulated Grease), 0.1 mm | Target value shared on request |
Target Applications
Planned industrial and synthesis uses for Lithium 12-Hydroxystearate currently under commercial development.
Pre-Formed Grease Thickener Soap
Target dry pre-formed lithium soap eliminating the handling of lithium hydroxide and aqueous cooking stages in grease plants (under development).
Learn more →Multipurpose Industrial Greases
Target high-temperature thickener for automotive wheel bearing, chassis, and heavy industrial plant greases (under development).
Learn more →Heavy Industrial & Mining Greases
Target structural matrix offering high drop point and mechanical stability under shock-loaded conditions (under development).
Learn more →Target Packaging
Packaging will be confirmed when commercial supply starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processing benefit does pre-formed lithium soap offer grease kettles (under development)?
Eliminates on-site handling of lithium hydroxide and water removal stages, reducing cooking cycle times by up to 40%.
What analytical limits govern the reaction completion of pre-formed lithium soap?
Controlled lithium content of 2.1% to 2.5%, drop point over 205°C, moisture ≤ 1.0%, and minimal free alkali below 0.2%.
How does pre-reacted soap ensure grease batch uniformity?
Provides pre-crystallized soap fibers that dissolve predictably in mineral and synthetic base oils without soap reaction variance.
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